Option Board - Sony HDV HVR-1500 Operating Instructions Manual

Outputting or inputting timecode (LTC) to or from an
external device is also possible using the TC IN/OUT
connectors. For DVCAM format, VITC is also supported.
This unit further supports embedded TC (RP188 LTC) for
SD-SDI input and output.
Reference signal connection
The reference video input connector of the unit is provided
with a loop-through connector which can be used to
connect the input reference video signal to other
equipment. When there is no loop-through connection, the
reference video input connector is automatically provided
with a 75-ohm termination. This unit supports input of SD
reference signals and HD reference signals (tri-level sync
signals). A loop-through output connector is provided for
reference signal input so that the input SD or HD sync
signals can be through output.
Video process control
For analog video output and SDI-format video output, you
can use menu items to adjust the video output level,
chroma signal output level, setup level and chroma phase.
The HD output can be adjusted independently.
Menu system for functionality and
operation settings
The unit provides a menu system to make its various
functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions.
Also, by assigning a desired menu item to the ASSIGN
button, you can recall frequently used functions more
rapidly.
Easy maintenance functions
Self-diagnostic/alarm function: This function
automatically detects setup and connection errors,
operation faults, and other problems. It also displays a
description of the problem, its cause, and the
recommended response on the monitor screen or time
counter display.
Digital hours meter: The digital hours meter functions
include four kinds of tally operations for operating
hours, head drum usage hours, tape transport hours,
and tape threading/unthreading times. The tally
results can be displayed on the monitor screen or the
time counter display.
Internal test signal generator
The unit has built-in video and audio test signal generators.
The video test signal generator can produce either a color
bar signal or a black burst signal. The audio test signal
generator can generate either a silent signal or a 1-kHz sine
wave signal. The HD-SDI output and component output
10
Features
(when HD is selected) outputs an HD color bar signal or
black burst signal.
Carry out these selections in the menus.

Option Board

HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board
Installing this in the unit enables the following formats of
analog video/audio signals to be input.
Analog video signal input:The three BNC connectors are
each used to input the following three signal types.
• Composite video signal
• S-video signal
• Component video signal (Y, R-Y, B-Y)
Analog audio signal input: XLR connector (female)
These input signals can only be recorded in DVCAM/
DV(SP) format.
Note
Consult your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative
for more information about purchasing and installing an
option board.